Farmer's Almanac says winter weather is on the way.

The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting real winter conditions for February.

8^th-11^th Wet snow mixed with rain in the Mid-Atlantic north through the New England areas, slushy accumulations of 4+” possible.

12^th-15^th Light snow, then fair skies.

16^th-19^th Unsettled.

20^th-23^rd Heavy wet snow sweeps up through the Mid-Atlantic area across the rest of the Northeast, 12+” possible, the fair, cold.

24^th-29^th Spotty snow/flurries; could turn steadier, heavier over eastern New England.

Don’t get left out in the cold!

Call Eco Heating Systems 1-866-888-1103 to find out when your annual maintenance is due.

Cold Weather Reminder

Reminder:  #1 reason for services calls this time of year.

 Cold weather is here so keep an eye on the oil levels in your tank. You will burn through your oil more quickly with these colder temperatures.

To avoid running out of fuel:

1.         Check your tank every day and keep your tank at least half full at all times. 

2.         Don’t let your used oil hauler take oil without your permission.

3.         Remember, the pickup tube is 10 to 12 inches of the bottom of your tank so it doesn’t pick up the junk that settles at the bottom of the tank.  As a result, it is easy to overestimate the amount of available oil in your tank.  

Preventative Maintenance

We hope you are pleased with your Clean Burn furnace.

We would like to share a few preventative maintenance thoughts with you.

Don’t run out of fuel

It has been our experience that on average 70% of new customer issues stem from poor fuel management. It is very important to keep sufficient fuel in your waste oil storage tank. This is the #1 one source of service calls in the winter. We recommend you keep a minimum of 20" of oil in your tank at all times. Never let your waste oil hauler take your oil supply below 1/2 tank during the heating season.

Contaminants

We highly recommend you put an Oil Control program onsite. You must avoid fluids such as antifreeze, water and chlorine. Providing a plan will prevent your furnace from shutting down or rotting from contaminants.

Air Compressor:

Always leave your air compressor running over night. There is not enough compressed air to assume it will run though the night, it will not. Be aware of water accumulation which may freeze your line or contaminate your oil.

Avoid frozen air lines
If you do not have operating compressed air, your Clean Burn furnace will not operate. There are two things you can do to prevent water in your air lines.

1) Install air dryers on your air compressor system and make sure the air dryers are operating.

2) Install an automatic water eliminator at the air compressor.

(Eco Heating Systems can provide a quotation to install an automatic water eliminator if you are having problems with water in your compressed air line.)

Acceptable Fuels for your Clean Burn heater
Crankcase oil, Transmission Fluid, New Fuel Oils #2, #4 & #5, Synthetic Used Oil, Hydraulic Fluid (up to 90 weight), Diesel Oil and Diesel Fuel (new or used)  

Clean Burn furnace installations

Cold weather is finally here! With the cold weather comes a high demand for waste oil heaters. We have been busy installing up to 5 furnaces a week!  As you can see by the photos, there is a Clean Burn furnace installation to suit every situation!  Here are some photos of recent installations:

Eco Heating To Attend Eastool Auction and Expo

Please join Eco Heating Systems at the Eastool Auction and Expo on Friday September 23rd from 9am-6pm, and on Saturday September 24th from 8am-3pm at the Solanco Fairgrounds in Quarryville PA.


Robert Bennett, Marty Bennett and Diane Rogers with Eco Heating Systems will be available to answer any questions you may have about burning waste oil for heat recovery in Clean Burn used oil heaters.  We will also have a new Saturn 140 waste oil furnace on display.

Used motor oil is a valuable resource produced by many types of businesses, including automobile repair shops, service stations, trucking companies, bus companies, quick lubes, and fleet maintenance facilities.  The EPA strongly encourages the recycling of used oil on site for heat recovery and as a means to end your "cradle to grave" liability for used oil.  The financial benefits of recycling waste oil by burning on site is something you should learn more about if you produce waste oil.  If you can't attend the show, please feel free to call us for more information toll free @ 866-888-1103

Gearing Up For The Heating Season

Cooler weather has arrived!  The last couple of mornings have reminded me that Fall is just around the corner.  So a few thoughts for Clean Burn waste oil furnace and boiler owners before we head into September:

1) Make sure you have cleaned your furnace, or that you schedule Eco Heating Systems to come do it for you.  Periodic annual maintenance is essential to the long term operation of your furnace, and your overall happiness with the furnace!  Just as a car or truck needs regular oil changes, your waste oil heater must be cleaned properly on a regular basis (annually for most Clean Burn owners, bi-annually for owners who burn waste oil very heavily such as quick lubes).  Clean Burn recommends you have your waste oil furnace cleaned out every 700 hours (for smaller furnaces) to 1000 hours (325,000 btu's and up).  Putting off periodic maintenance can cause expensive damage to the furnace and components. 

2) Establish a waste oil management program: train your employees on the proper handling of waste oil and the operation of the furnace.  It is best to have one employee in charge of the furnace, and a backup in case of illness.  It is also important to make sure they understand that clean used oil makes a happy furnace.  Contaminants in the used oil supply such as chlorine, anti-freeze, water and brake fluid can cause the furnace to shut down or can damage the waste oil heater parts.  Eco Heating Systems can train your employees on the proper operation of the furnace at your next periodic maintenance appointment.

3) Do not let the oil level in your used oil storage tank go below 12"!!!  If you are below 12" of waste oil in your tank, you are essentially out of oil.  This is the NUMBER ONE reason we get service calls during the heating season.  The oil pickup line is typically installed 8" - 10" from the bottom of the tank to help prevent drawing any sludge or contaminants into the oil supply line to the furnace.   To avoid paying for a service call, make sure you advise your waste oil hauler to keep about 1/4 of the oil in the tank when they come during the heating season.

And finally, here is the list of acceptable fuels for your Clean Burn used oil heater:  Crankcase oil, Transmission Fluid, New Fuel Oils #2, #4 & #5, Synthetic Used Oil, Hydraulic Fluid (up to 90 weight), Diesel Oil and Diesel Fuel (new or used)

Eco Heating Systems to Attend WMDA Mega Show 2011

Eco Heating Systems will be attending the WMDA Mega Show in Ocean City Maryland.  The show runs from September 29 - October 1st 2011.

Robert Bennett with Eco Heating Systems will be hosting a seminar on the Benefits of Recycling Waste Oil For Heat Recovery.  Waste oil is a valuable resource produced by many industries, including Automobile Repair Shops, Service Stations, Quick Lube Shops, and Fleet Maintenance Facilities.  The seminar will focus on the financial and environmental benefits of burning used oil for heat recovery.

Robert has over 25 years experience in the waste oil heating industry.  He served as service manager for Clean Burn for 15 years and was involved in the successful UL listing of Clean Burn waste oil furnaces.  Robert also assisted in writing the NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, Chapter 12: Used Oil Burning Appliances.

Eco Heating Systems will be at booth #309 on September 30th and October 1st. Stop by to see us and to learn more about Clean Burn waste oil furnaces and boilers.  Or you may visit our website for more information or to hear about our current offers.   http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/